YEARLY HIGH
0.2802 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2209 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2562 RWF

2016 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.2802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2284 to the December average rate of 0.2741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2802 was down 5.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 COP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,401,016 RWF
2015 Average 1,308,726 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,104,461 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,554.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2801
0.2197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2433, compared to 0.2691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0294 RWF (High: 0.2703 / Low: 0.2409). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 RWF (High: 0.2797 / Low: 0.2714).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.2743) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+17.49%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.2743
2015 Avg (September) 0.2335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2354 0.2226 0.2284
February 0.2316 0.2209 0.2247
March 0.2493 0.2341 0.2426
April 0.2654 0.2433 0.2543
May 0.2677 0.2425 0.2542
June 0.2703 0.2409 0.2555
July 0.2693 0.2525 0.2602
August 0.2781 0.2537 0.2685
September 0.2802 0.2699 0.2743
October 0.2797 0.2714 0.2751
November 0.2721 0.2565 0.2625
December 0.2792 0.2651 0.2741